Public Works and Water Resources

Department Information

The Public Works and Water Resources Department (PWWR, for short) coordinates and directs the refuse, recycling and yard waste automated collections, street and curb maintenance, snow and ice removal, fleet maintenance, engineering and design, and drinking water and wastewater operations.

In addition to field operations, PWWR is responsible for contract administration, fiscal management and reporting, and capital planning of Newark's water, sewer, storm and transportation infrastructure. PWWR also serves as a point of contact between the city and local developers, contractors, and construction firms.

: A Great Resource for City of Newark Residents

Just moved to the City of Newark? Welcome! Or just moved to a different part of town and are unsure of your trash/recycle schedule? No Problem!

The Civic Connectapplication helps residents obtain information about curbside and drop-off services provided by the City of Newark, as well as services provided by other public agencies.

To locate a service, click on the magnifying glass icon toward the right on the top margin and
simply enter an address or activity in the search box, or use your current location. Your location will then be pinned on the map and relevant information about available curbside and drop-off services will be displayed below. Click here to get started.

: Staying Updated Has Never Been Easier

The InformMe Citizen Notification System is used by cities across the United States to notify residents about any or all of the following community concerns:

Crime Alerts

Electric Utility Alerts

Megan's Law Notifications

Meeting Notices (Council/Board/Commissions)

Refuse/Recycling Changes

Traffic Alerts

Water/Sewer Utility Alerts

Weather-related Alerts

The city of Newark is happy to provide this service to its residents in an effort to keep everyone in our community updated. All you have to do is sign-up, and that's it! However soon it may be warranted, the alerts you chose will be sent via the delivery method(s) you chose. Whether by voicemail, text and/or email notifications, you will be contacted at the same time as everyone else who signed-up.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors in Newark, and encourage them to sign-up too. It takes only a few minutes, and in case you are unsure which notifications to receive, just remember that you can change your selections whenever you like. Rather than checking on television or online, now you can relax knowing the city will contact you!